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shrine, temple

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Small representations of heathen temples, as at Ephesus or elsewhere. The word is ναός, often translated “temple” (Acts 19:24²⁴For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; (Acts 19:24)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

3485 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

ναός

Transliteration:

naos

Phonic:

nah-os’

Meaning:

from a primary ναίω (to dwell); a fane, shrine, temple

KJV Usage:

shrine, temple. Compare 2411